Horseshoe.



No. 822,949. PATENTED JUNE 12, 1906.

H. W. HUBBARD.

HORSESHOE. APPLICATION FILED NOV.18, 1905.

fimmflfiwiard Witness l nven tor W by 1 %o I AtOS UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

HIRAM.W. HUBBARD, OF MILWAUKEE, VVISOONSIN, ASSIGNOR TO OGDEN CUSHION HORSE SHOE OO.

HORSESHOE.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented June 12, 1906.

To aZZ whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, HIRAM W. HUBBARD, a citizen of the United States, residing at Milwaukee, in the county of Milwaukee and State of Wisconsin, have invented a new and useful Horseshoe, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to horseshoes of the class wherein a yieldable pad is disposed within the structure of the shoe to absorb the shock of the impact with the ground or pavement and prevent its transmission to the hoofs of the horses, and has for its object to improve the construction and increase the efficiency and ability of devices of this character.

With these and other objects in view, which will appear as the nature of the invention is better understood, the same consists in certain novel features of construction, as hereinafter fully described and claimed.

In the accompanying drawings, forming a part of this specification, and in which corresponding parts are denoted by like designat ing characters, is illustrated the preferred form of embodiment of the invention capable of carrying the same into practical operation.

In the drawings, Figure 1 is a side elevation of the improved device in section through the forward or toe end. Fig. 2 is a transverse section, enlarged, through one of the side members at the point where one of the rivet-fastenings is applied, showing the construction before the fastening is completed. Fig. 3 is a view similar to Fig. 2 with the riveting completed. Fig. 4 is a bottom plan view of the hoof-plate, and Fig. 5 is a top plan view of the lower or wear-plate.

In the improved device is comprised a hoof member 10 of the usual horseshoe form and provided with nail-holes 11 of the usual form and located in the usual positions for receiving the nails whereby the member is secured to the hoof. The lower face of the member 10 is formed with marginal ribs 12 13, whereby the general face of the member is depressed, as represented. The member 10 is also formed with spaced hollow studs 14, extending therefrom, as shown. In the improved device is also comprised a wear-plate 15 for bearing upon the ground and corresponding in outline to the hoof member 10 and provided with apertures 16 to engage the studs 14 of the member 10. The outer or lower ends of the apertures 16 are enlarged, as shown at 17 in Figs. 2 and 3, whereby shoulders 18 are formed therein. The upper face of the member 15 is formed with marginal ribs 19 20, similar to the ribs 12 13 on the member 10, whereby the general upper surface of the member is depressed, as represented. Between the members 10 and 15 a flexible pad 21 is disposed, the pad being molded to conform to the adjacent faces of the members and provided with apertures to receive the hollow studs 14.

IVith the parts thus constructed, when the device is to be applied, the hoof member 10 is first attached, as bynailing, to the hoof in the usual manner. The flexible pad 21 is then applied and the wear-plate 15 placed in position with its apertures 16 over the hollow studs 14, as shown in Fig. 2. The studs are then expanded by a suitable implement with the result of firmly riveting the three parts together, as illustrated in Fig. 3. The ribs 12 13 and 19 20 are inclined upon their inner sides, so that as the members 10 15 are compressed by the riveting action the yieldable pad will be correspondingly compressed and effectually prevented from lateral movement or displacement. The ribs thus serve an important purpose and add materially to the value and efficiency of the device.

The pad member may be of any suitable material, such as rubber, and when worn or broken may be readily replaced by simply compressing the rivets or studs, removing the members 15 and 21 and substituting a new pad and replacing the member 15 and without detaching the hoof-pad.

The device is simple in construction, can be inexpensively manufactured, and in any required size or weight to fit hoofs of different sizes and shapes.

Having thus described the invention, what is claimed is 1. A horseshoe comprising a member for attachment to the hoof and provided with marginal ribs upon the lower face, a wear member having marginal ribs upon its upper face and a pad of flexible material disposed between said members and maintained in position by said ribs and means for connecting said members through said pad.

2. A horseshoe comprising a member for too attachment to the hoof and rovided with marginal ribs upon the lower ace, and with spaced studs extending therefrom between said ribs, a wear member having marginal ribs upon its upper face and with apertures corresponding to said studs and fitting over the same, said apertures enlarged at the outer ends to form internal shoulders over which the studs are caused to bear when riveted,

10 and a pad of flexible material disposed bemy own I have hereto affixed my signature in the presence of two witnesses HIRAM w, HUBBARD.

Witnessesi 7 H LUoIAN R. WoRDEN, O. A. CRYDERMAN 

